For those who never had the pleasure of hiking with Don, I can't say enough about what a remarkable person he was and what a profound influence he had on so many lives - how much he put into grow the group, make it uniquely his own and fill our weekends with memorable adventures, all […]
5.2 miles, 1140' gain, easy-intermediate. Warning: Google Maps may take you to the incorrect location, although the address is correct. Please follow the written directions. The hike starts on the Park View trail, completely flat along a gravel track that moves around the Dos Vientos Community park. It then gently rises into the surrounding hills, […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: (https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) Between The Oaks Mall and the mountains and the freeway and the green way, lies one of […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO NEED HELP: go to: (https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) We will start hiking on the Lower San Merril, then go off trail scrambling up to Echo […]
Distance: 7-10 miles, off-trail Elevation Gain: 1500-3000 feet Rating: 6/10 ? Not for beginners. For intermediate and advanced hikers only. This is a canyon off the East Fork of the San Gabriel River that caught my attention once as I drove by. Based on research online, it seems to be a wide, fairly open, accessible […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP: go to: https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC We have made a lot of progress on fixing up Guadalasca over the past 3 sessions, but […]
We don't get into Griffith Park much but when we do its special. On this trek I'll take you to an abandoned pool on top of a hill. The pool was originally built in the 1920's for a girls camp. The camp was destroyed by fire in the 1950s and a new camp was built […]
Hello Fellow Hikers, Will be hitting three peaks on this one. Jonathan will be our event leader and we will be following his route that will take us to Rex and the Towers and Elliot peak. Expect a workout. The area is still so green and the wild flowers are everywhere now. But the views […]
BEFORE YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CDH PROFILE (The three questions must be answered with a "yes") IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. NEED HELP? Go to: (https://wp.me/P9MbG4-hC) High winds, rain, and hot weather will cancel this hike. A little history: In 1924, construction began […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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